About
Link Up 2026: “The Orchestra Sings”
Su-Han Yang, Conductor
Registration for Link Up is now open!
Concert Location: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, 1037 SW Broadway
Concert Dates and Times:
- Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 9:45am
- Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 11:35am
- Friday, May 1, 2026, at 9:45am
- Friday, May 1, 2026, at 11:35am
Melody is one of the universal elements of music and defines the music we know and love. A great melody can express ideas and emotions, help tell a story, and bring people together through song. Composers create melodies through a combination of rhythmic patterns, sweeping contours, and expressive qualities. Through the Link Up repertoire, hands-on activities, and a culminating interactive performance with a professional orchestra, we will explore what makes a melody great.
Read more about “The Orchestra Sings” repertoire and curriculum.
Registration for Link Up closes Friday, December 12th.
Your school receives at NO COST:
- A two-hour Professional Development workshop (mandatory) and additional Carnegie Hall webinars (optional) to prepare for the Link Up concert experience.
- The Link Up Teacher’s Guide to integrate the curriculum into your music classroom with repertoire, activities, lessons, and student workbook.
- Full access to Carnegie Hall’s online resources for Link Up, and other education support music, materials, and games.
- Ongoing individual support in preparation for the Link Up concert.
Link Up Partner Schools are responsible for:
- Providing a recorder for each participating student (Link Up discount provided, if ordered from Peripole).
- Teaching the Link Up curriculum in the classroom and preparing students for success in the concert.
- Providing transportation to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Bus subsidy funds available for Title I schools.
- Ensuring that concert ticket costs are paid in full:
- $7 per student
- FREE for students who qualify for free & reduced lunch program
- FREE for teachers/chaperones
- FREE to schools with 85%+ of students in the free & reduced lunch program
For more information, contact us at educate@symphony.org or 503-416-6329